Body mass index (BMI), a ratio between weight and height, is…
Body mass index (BMI), a ratio between weight and height, is a mathematical formula that has been shown to be a predictor of weight-related health concerns. The calculation is a person’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters.
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Physical activity and exercise cannot prevent weight gain and improve health, and when combined with a low-fat diet, exercise helps preserve lean body mass, does not help keep off excess pounds, and promotes greater cardiovascular fitness.
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The size of many popular restaurant and packaged foods has increased two to five times during the past 20 years. According to studies of appetite and satiety, people presented with larger portions eat up to 30 percent more than they otherwise would.
Read DetailsIndividuals with PTSD directly experience or witness a trau…
Individuals with PTSD directly experience or witness a trauma, learn of an actual or threatened act of violence toward a family member or friend, or experience repeated or extreme exposure to the traumatic events (as happens with soldiers in combat and first responders).
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